John, it’s Valerie Foushee –

Elon Musk’s attempt to defund the NIH and cut the federal workforce is sending shockwaves through my district which is home to some of the country's top universities and research institutions.

John, will you sign my petition to stop Elon Musk from defunding the NIH and help defend North Carolina’s science, innovation, and economy?

As one of the top five states that receive NIH funding, Musk’s illegal plan would drain hundreds of millions of dollars from North Carolina’s economy and result in mass layoffs from our state's largest employers like UNC and Duke University.

The funding cuts would even apply to research grants already awarded, posing significant setbacks for the development of lifesaving medical breakthroughs that benefit the country and the world.

We must raise our voices to tell unelected billionaire Elon Musk that we will NOT allow him to dismantle our world-class scientific research to pay for his tax cut. Will you sign my petition to defend the vital funding from the NIH for North Carolina’s research institutions?

Thank you, John.

Valerie Foushee